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Rhode Island DMV Sample Test

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1
Phones & Distracted Driving

Rhode Island's handheld cell phone law applies to:

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A Only drivers under 18.
B All drivers, regardless of age.
C Only commercial drivers.
D Only drivers in school zones.
Why this answer

Rhode Island enforces a statewide handheld phone ban for all drivers (R.I. Gen. Laws §31-22-30). Drivers must use hands-free technology — a mounted device, Bluetooth, or speakerphone — for calls. Texting, photo-taking, and video streaming while driving are prohibited. First-offense fine is $100.

Source: R.I. Gen. Laws §31-22-30
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2
Signs & Signals

What does a LANE ENDS sign indicate?

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A All traffic must stop
B Passing is required
C Your lane will end ahead
Why this answer

A lane ends sign warns that your lane will end and you must merge safely.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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3
Signs & Signals

What does a DIVIDED HIGHWAY ENDS sign indicate?

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A Only trucks may use the highway
B A median begins ahead
C The divided highway is ending
Why this answer

A Divided Highway Ends sign warns that opposing traffic will no longer be separated by a median.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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4
Signs & Signals

What does a LOW CLEARANCE sign indicate?

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A The road is narrow
B Bridge height is limited ahead
C Only buses may continue
Why this answer

A Low Clearance sign warns tall vehicles that the space ahead may be too low.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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5
Signs & Signals

Blue signs usually provide information about ____.

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A services for road users
B mandatory speed limits
C work zones
Why this answer

Blue signs commonly identify services such as fuel, food, lodging, or hospital information.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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6
Signs & Signals

What does a steady yellow traffic light mean?

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A Speed up before the light turns red
B Traffic on the cross street must stop
C The light is about to change and you should prepare to stop if you can safely do so
Why this answer

A steady yellow means the signal is about to change to red.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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7
Signs & Signals

What is a bike lane intended for?

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A parking during off-peak hours
B regular passing by motor vehicles
C bicycles and other permitted users identified by law
Why this answer

Bike lanes are designated primarily for bicycle travel; drivers should not use them except when lawfully crossing to turn or park where allowed.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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8
Right of Way & Turn Rules

When entering a roadway from a driveway or private road, you must yield to ____.

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A only vehicles approaching from the left
B nobody if you are in a hurry
C traffic already on the roadway and pedestrians
Why this answer

Drivers entering from a private road or driveway must yield to roadway traffic and pedestrians.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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9
Signs & Signals

What does this sign indicate?

What does this sign indicate?

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A Slow down if traffic is present
B Keep moving if no cars are coming
C Come to a complete stop
Why this answer

A stop sign means you must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.

Source: US DMV standard (applies in all states)
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10
Signs & Signals

What does this sign indicate?

What does this sign indicate?

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A You must always come to a full stop
B Slow down and give the right-of-way to traffic
C Speed up to merge with traffic
Why this answer

A yield sign means slow down, give the right-of-way when required, and stop if necessary.

Source: US DMV standard (applies in all states)
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